maëlstrom

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See also: maelstrom and maelström

French

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Etymology

Borrowed from Dutch maelstrom, denoting a whirlpool off of the Norwegian coast, from malen (to grind) + stroom (stream).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ma.ɛl.stʁɔm/
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Noun

maëlstrom m (plural maëlstroms)

  1. maelstrom

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